The Ultimate Rocky Mountain National Park Quiz

Rocky Mountain National Park is an exciting, dynamic, natural attraction boasting high mountains and parkland and some of the most beautiful vistas in the U.S. There are lots of recreational activities for the whole family, as well as riding on the highest continuous road in North America. Take this quiz to learn more about visiting Rocky Mountain National Park.

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Question 1 of 20

How many visitors come to Rocky Mountain National Park every year?

two million

three million

About three million visitors come there every year.

four million

Question 2 of 20

Where is Rocky Mountain National Park in relation to Denver, Colorado?

northwest

The park is located about a two-hour drive northwest of Denver.

southeast

northeast

Question 3 of 20

When is Fall River Visitor Center open?

only during the summer months

every day except December 25

year-round on weekends

Fall River Visitor Center is open year-round on weekends.

Question 4 of 20

What makes Trail Ridge Road unique?

It is the longest continuous road in North America.

It is the highest continuous road in North America.

Trail Ridge Road is the highest continuous road in North America.

It is the highest continuous road in the northern hemisphere.

Question 5 of 20

The highest 20 peaks in Rocky Mountain National Park reach over:

8,000 feet (2,438 meters)

10,000 feet (3,048 meters)

13,000 feet (3,962 meters)

They reach over 13,000 feet (3,962 meters) high.

Question 6 of 20

What is the nickname of the mountains in Rocky Mountain National Park?

the Rockies

They're known as the Rockies.

the Rocky Alps

the Rocks

Question 7 of 20

Which wild member of the cat family lives in Rocky Mountain National Park?

the jaguar

the lion

the cougar

The cougar lives in the park, as do bears, elks, beavers, and other animals.

Question 8 of 20

When was Rocky Mountain National Park established?

in 1895

in 1905

in 1915

Rocky Mountain National Park was established as an official national park in 1915.

Question 9 of 20

Which of these North American lakes are in Rocky Mountain National Park?

Thunder Lake and Snowbank Lake

Bluebird Lake and Lake of Many Winds

both of the above

The park has many lakes, including all of those mentioned here.

Question 10 of 20

What is an ideal activity in Wild Basin?

fishing

hiking

The thing to do in Wild Basin is hiking; it's extremely popular there.

snowshoeing

Question 11 of 20

Where do the trails of Hallett Peak, the Little Matterhorn and Lake Odessa begin?

at Bear Lake

All their trails begin at Bear Lake.

in Glacier Gorge

Moraine Park

Question 12 of 20

What happens often in the afternoons on Longs Peak?

Migrating birds fly high overhead.

There are brief bursts of heavy rain, thunder and lightning.

Often in the afternoons there are brief bursts of heavy showers, accompanied by thunder and lightning.

There are gale winds that pick up and only die down later.

Question 13 of 20

How was Dream Lake formed?

It was made from a meteor crater.

It was created millions of years ago by glacial melt.

Ninety tree stumps were blasted out and the lake bed was cleared by tractor.

Dream Lake was manmade when 90 tree stumps were blasted out and the area was cleared by tractor.

Question 14 of 20

Why are Sheep Lakes called by that name?

because of the merino sheep that are commonly seen there

because of the Angora sheep that are commonly seen there

because of the bighorn sheep that are commonly seen there

At the Sheep Lakes area, there are lots of bighorn sheep and it is this that gives them the name.

Question 15 of 20

When climbing up the Keyhole Route of Longs Peak, what is the last stretch called before you reach the flat-topped summit?

Summit Corridor

Homestretch

The last part before you reach the summit is called Homestretch, and for good reason -- it's the end of an eight-mile (12-kilometer) steep uphill climb.

Land's End

Question 16 of 20

Where does the rainwater on both sides of the Continental Divide flow to?

All the water from both sides flows to the Pacific Ocean.

Water on the east side flows to the Atlantic Ocean; on the west side, to the Pacific Ocean.

Water on the east side flows to the Atlantic Ocean; on the west side, to the Pacific Ocean.

Water on the west side flows to the Atlantic Ocean; on the east side, to the Pacific Ocean.

Question 17 of 20

What grows just below the timberline in Rocky Mountain National Park?

subalpine firs and Engelmann spruce

Below the timberline grow subalpine firs and Engelmann spruce.

Sitka spruce and Alerce

Huon-pine and yew

Question 18 of 20

With regard to elevation, Rocky Mountain National Park has the:

highest elevation of any other national park, including those in Alaska

Rocky Mountain National Park is the highest national park, including those in Alaska.

highest elevation of any other continental national park, excluding those in Alaska

highest elevation of any other national park on the left side of the Continental Divide

Question 19 of 20

Why do plants struggle to survive in the high regions of Rocky Mountain National Park?

because they are unsuited to the climate and altitude

because there is little moisture there

because they have a brief growing season and constant winds

Plant life at Rocky Mountain National Park has a brief growing season and constant winds to contend with.